Shelter Food Services Cook

The food services work will deal with the food preparation for the shelter.

• Preparation and cooking of meals; including special dietary needs of the residents as required.
• Follows guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment and monitors practices to ensure adherence. Participates in Occupational Health and Safety committees.
• Manages food and supply inventory; ensures the best use of resources, including donations to minimize waste. Monitors food purchases to ensure budgetary constraints are observed. Coordinates the ordering of food supplies in collaboration with Family Service Food Service Worker, Food Recovery and Shelter manager; ensures the complete inventory supply on a weekly basis
• Ensure safety in compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Provides the Shelter Manager and of any maintenance work and repair of all kitchen equipment that needs to be done.
• Plans weekly/monthly meal menu for all Shelter clients and Staff. Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner for up to 10 Shelter residents.
• Coordinate with Dietician annually, or as required, to ensure nutritional value of meals related to effective menu planning. Ensures the preparation of documents and record keeping in compliance with BC Health Inspectors, and The Salvation Army Accreditation Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience including lifeskills:

• The successful job applicant will have completed Grade 12, or equivalent
• Food Safe Level 1, (Food Safe Level 2 an asset)
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Professional Cooking Certificate or graduation from a recognized 12 month program in cooking
• 2-5 years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One year previous experience in supervision and budgeting

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required Skills/Physical Effort/Financial Resources/Dexterity Required:

• The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, squatting, bending, carrying, pushing, and walking; moderate to considerable amounts of lifting. The performance of the job requires frequent attention to proper maintenance and cleanliness of the facility.  Adhering to safety procedures and regulations and keeping track of proper cleaning supplies.
• The incumbent is involved in financial matters regularly for the procurement of food supplies and equipment maintenance, and has responsibility for adherence to the approved Food Service budgets, including the wise use of all purchased or donated resources. The incumbent will have significant input into the annual budget in collaboration with the Shelter Manager and Business Manager.
• The performance of the job requires frequent attention to the preparation of food, reading recipes, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and coordinating ordering supplies.
• The incumbent is required to lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The incumbent’s work environment is typically located at the Shelter Buildings, Smoke Pit, Laundry Room, Care & Share Centre Kitchen, Food Recovery Program and Parking Lots.

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Noisy
• Handle garbage
• Isolation and monotony
• Odours
• Dealing with angry people
• Verbal Abuse
• Hot/Steamy environment
• Possible cuts and/or burns related to food preparation, and entering freezers
• Pressure with timelines
• Crowded in some cases.

Travel may be required.

Exposure to Hazards:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:

• Possible physical and verbal attacks by clients
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Moving Objects
• Sharp Objects
• Electrical hazards
• Injury from lifting
• Falling on wet/slippery floors
• Cuts and burns

Precautionary Measures:

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures:   (in addition to health and safety rules)

• Universal Precautions
• Use of Rubber Mats
• Use of Gloves Provided at all times
• Immunization for Hepatitis “B”
• Vaccination Against Tuberculosis

The performance of the job requires continuous monitoring of the environment and attentiveness to working safely.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

• Demonstrated ability work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated physical/mental ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated suitability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to provide work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain client/worker boundaries.